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                    USAIN BOLT: THE LEGEND LEAVES HIS STAMP ON THE TRACKS “I don’t need to prove anything else,” Bolt said. “What else can I do to prove to the world I am the greatest?” Yes, true. Winning in all the disciplines he took part in three Olympics in a row will be a feat unmatched in sporting history. After winning the 200 meters sprint, he has just one last medal to add to his flawless career - the 4X100 relay, which baring unforeseen circumstances Jamaica will win.The 200 meters win at Rio was his 8th medal and he completed the race in 19.79 secs, which wasn't great by his standards but well ahead of  Andre De Grasse (20.02) of Canada and surprise bronze medalist Christophe Lemaitre (20.12) of France. This will probably be the last we will see of this all-time great athlete and his trademark gestures of forefinger pointed towards the heavens and wide arms coming together to his lips. Whether he will be availab...

    NIA ALI'S SON, TITUS, WINS "GOLD MEDAL" FOR CUTENESS AT THE RIO GAMES                                                                        If there was a medal for cuteness at the Rio 2016 Olympics, US hurdler, Nia Ali's 15-month old son, Titus, would have bagged it for sure. The toddler ran on the field to hug his mother after she won the won the silver for the women's 100-meter hurdle. He even made an attempt at dashing down the tracks egged on by his gorgeous mom. Many were not aware that the 27-year old Nia Ali, a Philadelphia native, had a son. Sports didn't deter Nia from playing the role of a perfect mom. "Titus comes to the track with me (at Philly). I coach long jump and he will try to do the drills with the runners" said  Nia. In this, she got splendid support from 40...

                                  U.S. GIRLS BAG ALL 3 MEDALS IN 100 METERS HURDLES                                                                       Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin created history when they bagged the gold, silver and bronze medals at the Rio 2016 Olympics last night. Despite registering six of the top ten fastest times in the world last year, USA were not able to bag a medal in the 2015 Beijing World Championships of Athletics. Girls from Jamaica, Germany and Belarus took the medals then. So, it was a strong comeback for the girls at Rio 2016. Rollins crossed the line in 12.48 secs while Nia Ali did it in 12.59. Castlin finished third with a timing of 12.63 secs, but it was a photo-fini...